Sunday, September 29, 2013

Kraft, Black & Gold--for Christmas

I love using gold in my projects & wanted to ink up my new Penny Black Peace on Earth (40-256) stamp. Not sure I've ever used so much black on a Christmas card, but I think it works.  The star & baby Jesus are colored with a gold gel pen & then Stickles is added to the baby as well as the dots.  The window is made with Spellbinders Labels 2.  I masked the other 2 words so I could stamp "Peace" in Delicata Golden Glitz from this older Penny Black stamp called Happiness (3000F). Thin gold ribbon & dots finish it off. I'm entering the All That Glitters Is Gold challenge in the Moxie Fab World and Anything Goes at Simon Says.
Wet & windy all day--glad I didn't have to drive anywhere.  Wishing you a great week & thanks for your visit. 
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  1. alexandra s.m.September 29, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    Hello dear Greta,

    I saw the terrible downpours on TV and immediately thought of you and Ali Edwards ;)
    Love your card and the effect of the simple stamping on kraft with some splatters and a touche of silver & gold! very modern and classy at the same time!

    Thank You~

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  2. SallySeptember 29, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    Greta, this is beautiful! Love the matted frame and the simplicity of the embossing with the addition of the sparkles from the gold and stickles!

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  3. ScrumplescrunchSeptember 29, 2013 at 11:49 PM

    Hello Greta
    This card is very elegant, but Black will do that, great work.
    Smiles:)
    Sue

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  4. Jessi FoganSeptember 30, 2013 at 1:38 AM

    Black may not be a traditional Christmas colour, but that just makes this card all the more elegant and striking paired with the traditional imagery. This is just so beautiful, Greta! Love the selective colouring in.

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  5. Dawn TSeptember 30, 2013 at 2:03 AM

    stunning Greta. The black looks amazing with the gold line image.

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  6. judkajudiSeptember 30, 2013 at 4:46 AM

    The label shape is the perfect "frame" for this image. I have that stamp on my desk, thinking about how to use it. I love nativity scenes for my Christmas cards. Beautiful card, Greta.

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  7. TrinhSeptember 30, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    I love the simple treatment for this beautiful stamp!

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  8. Laura SterckxSeptember 30, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    Beautiful and very elegant looking card! I love the sentiment and the bow! :)
    Thanks for joining us at the Simon Says Wednesday Challenge Blog!

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  9. Lisa EltonSeptember 30, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    Such an elegant card Greta! I love the fancy frame you used to highlight this image!!

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  10. KailashSeptember 30, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    Love the elegance on your card, beautiful!!

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  11. DarnellSeptember 30, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    The black and gold are stunning together, Great! It makes this such a rich and elegant card!! I've heard on the news that you guys are getting hammered up there with tons of rain from a typhoon in Japan. Take care!! Nardell

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  12. cmSeptember 30, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    Just read "Nardell's" comment and yes, I, too write Great every time before correcting it to Greta (see, just did it again!). Great = you, in every way, so I'll consider any future 'errors' as just a way to let you know how amazing I consider you to be! Your card here is lovely - elegant, sophisticated, eye-catching and beautiful. Black and gold is a winning combination, as you've showcased here! Hope you're safe, warm and dry with all the weather playing havoc...thinking of you! Hugs, c

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  13. JeanSeptember 30, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    Isn't the weather crazy?! This is gorgeous! The die cut shape you chose to spotlight the stamp is perfect.

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  14. RosemarySeptember 30, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    what an elegant card, greta... love the gold embossed on the kraft!

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  15. StacySeptember 30, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    The black definitely works!! And it all coordinates together elegantly and flawlessly! It is beautiful!

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  16. BonnieSeptember 30, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    I just saw this at SCS and it's even more beautiful here on your blog! I LOVE it!

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  17. Robin K.September 30, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    This is stunning Greta!!

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  18. Mary AnnSeptember 30, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    Beautiful card!!!Love the black and gold!!!

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  19. Kim HegginsOctober 1, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    Oh, this is just gorgeous! I love your color choices and your stamped image, so beautiful.

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  20. Kanan PandyaOctober 1, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    Lovely color combinations, Greta. The design and embossing looks beautiful and touch of gold ribbon make your card so elegant. :-)

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  21. MarthaOctober 1, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    WOW, Greta, this is simply FABULOUS!
    I love how you used the kraft & black!
    ♥

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  22. walchowDesignOctober 2, 2013 at 12:37 AM

    Stunning card, Greta! Love how you combined the kraft with the black!

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  23. Cat CraigOctober 2, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    Beautiful card Greta. The gold kraft and black are wonderful together.

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  24. Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking EditorOctober 8, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    Hey Greta! Thanks for linking this up to the All That Gitters is Gold challenge in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)

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  25. JillOctober 13, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    Love this, Greta! Congrats on the Penny Black facebook mention!

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  26. pattybOctober 13, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    Just beautiful!!!

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